Austria and Ukraine discussed restoration and European integration: what decisions were made?
Igor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the President's Office, held talks with Elizabeth Kornfeind, a representative of the Austrian Ministry for European and International Affairs, who is also a special commissioner for Ukraine's recovery. This was reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as conveyed by UNN.
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The main focus of the meeting was on the security and humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Discussions included the state of the country's critical infrastructure, which is under constant attack, as well as its urgent needs.
Austria has already provided Ukraine with more than 800 million euros in humanitarian and financial aid, both directly and through international organizations. Kyiv is counting on further support in key areas, including energy, humanitarian demining, the creation of shelters, and the restoration of destroyed facilities.
Issues regarding Ukraine's Euro-integration were also discussed. Igor Zhovkva highlighted Austria's significant support on this path and noted the progress in adapting Ukrainian legislation to EU standards. Ukraine continues to actively implement the reforms necessary for EU membership and aims to maintain a high pace in meeting all the required conditions to start negotiations. Kyiv hopes for further expert and political assistance from Vienna in this process.
The parties also discussed possible ways to expand sanctions pressure on the aggressor country and the prospects of using frozen Russian assets in the EU for Ukraine's recovery and strengthening its defense capabilities.